Posts made in September, 2009

Peter Drysdale died yesterday. He was a farmer, and close friend of my Father’s, who although in his early eighties, retained all the zest and fitness of a man five decades his junior. His death was sadly – as are still many on farms – caused by an accident. Peter, like many farmers of my Father’s generation was of that old school, where stoicism, fortitude ad robustness of spirit was the order of the day. There are no sides to these men. What you see is what you get. He was also a member of the self styled Scottish Parliament, or as they felt – more politically correct – what they ended up calling their “Friday club” My Father, Peter and ten of their long time Perthshire fellow farming friends would meet – and...

It does your heart good,  doesn’t it? You know, that wonderful feeling when you meet professionals, who are not only great at what they do,  but simply full of enthusiasm and zest for their work, which leaves you with that warm happy feeling, just being in their company. Early last week we filmed a short promotional film for our respected clients, Aker Solutions. We arranged to record a short passenger arrivals sequence at Aberdeen International airport and our crew arrived duly prepped and fully briefed. We were met by the vivacious and charming Sarah Campbell, who is not only an incredible ambassador for her company – Aberdeen Airport – but also a veritable human whirlwind. No request was too much trouble, no effort too great to ensure our team...